Ivan Reis

Kang War Part 12 of 15. "Counter Attack" At the Master of the World's former headquarters in Northern Canada, a group of free avengers cracks the code on the master's technology. And now Tony Stark believes the master's weapons systems can be used to strike back against Kang. At first the Wasp is reluctant to put other American cities in the crosshairs, but the president assures her the risk is worth it. So the Wasp contacts the Deviants, Atlanteans, and the Russians to set up a global counterattack against the Conqueror! Once the worldwide revolt begins, the Avengers hasten to shut down Kang's orbiting base -- before its firepower annihilates more cities. Good luck to Earth's Mightiest! Meanwhile in outer space, Triathlon maneuvers the triple-evil's pyramid in position to attack Damocles Base...and give the Conqueror a big surprise! Cameo appearances by President George W. Bush, the 3-D Man, Namorita, Starlight, the Presence, and the Scarlet Centurion. Avengers Lineup: Black Knight, Firebird, Iron Man, Quicksilver, Silverclaw, Stingray, Thor, Warbird, Wonder Man, Wasp, and Yellowjacket in Canada; Captain America, Firestar, Justice, Jack of Hearts, Living Lightning, Photon, Quasar, Triathlon, and the Vision in outer space.

"Sight Unseen" Since the events of Avengers 181 several years ago, the relationship between Sam Wilson and Peter Gyrich has been strained. And their mutual animosity has only increased in recent days since Cap asked the Falcon to keep a close eye on Gyrich following his appointment as the Avengers' U.N. liaison. But after the Falcon and Redwing rescue two children -- who are neighbors of Gyrich -- from the clutches of the Scarecrow, the two men begin to reach an understanding. Maybe they can work together and help one another. And that could be very important as the U.S. Secretary of Defense presses Gyrich to reveal the Avengers' secrets! (Notes: This story was reprinted in 2013 in the trade paperback: Avengers by Geoff Johns The Complete Collection #2. The TPB collects issues #64 thru #76.)

"The Third Man" Plot continues from Avengers (3rd series) #43. Since the Avengers' encounter with Kulan Gath several months ago [See Avengers (3rd series) #29], there have been two Henry Pyms existing on Earth -- one as Yellowjacket and the other as Goliath. But no one among Earth's Mightiest Heroes was aware of this phenomenon until now! As the Kang War rages around the globe, both Hank Pyms lie inside Avengers Mansion in comatose states. Dr. Jane Foster and the Wasp don't know what to do to help them, but Triathlon has an idea. Could Jonathan Tremont and the Triune Understanding save Henry Pym's life(or lives)? The Avengers travel to Texas to give the Triunes a shot! Plot continues in Avengers (3rd series) #44. Avengers Lineup: Firestar, Justice, Hank Pym, Photon, Triathlon, and the Wasp. Second story: "House Cleaning" Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by Ian Churchill. Inks by Norm Rapmund. Jarvis takes a moment to revisit the controversial Crossing storyline from Avengers 1st series 390-395. And then he explains what happened to the Wasp, Teen Tony, and Iron Man from the end of the Avengers 1st series -- thru the Heroes Reborn Universe (Avengers 2nd series) -- and to the beginning of the Avengers 3rd series (Heroes Return). (Note: This annual was reprinted in 2002 in the trade paperback: Avengers The Kang Dynasty.)

Collects The Avengers (1997-2004 3rd Series) #36-40 and 56, ANNUAL 2001, and Avengers: The Ultron Imperative (2001). The Avengers learn what too much of a bad thing can be when they face a city of robots and a village of Hulks! And in other international news, Blood Wraith has a BIG problem with Ultron's extermination of Slorenia! Meanwhile, Silverclaw shines and Triathlon triumphs in Kurt Busiek's penultimate Avengers saga! Featuring the villainy of Ultron, Diablo and Kang the Conqueror!

Collects Avengers (1997-2004 3rd Series) #41-56 and Avengers Annual 2001. Kurt Busiek's most stunning Avengers saga, collected in its entirety! Devastation, drama and death leave no Avenger untouched when Kang the Conqueror finally meets his goal of conquering the world alongside his son, the Scarlet Centurion! As Atlanteans, Deviants and Sentinels enter the fray, heroes from around the world and across the galaxy unite - but the Avengers' best allies may be the enemies who want Earth for themselves! Secrets are shared and societies shaken in the war to win the world!

Collects Avengers (1997-2004 3rd Series) #41-56 and Avengers Annual 2001.

Kurt Busiek's most stunning Avengers saga, collected in its entirety!

Devastation, drama and death leave no Avenger untouched when Kang the Conqueror finally meets his goal of conquering the world alongside his son, the Scarlet Centurion! As Atlanteans, Deviants and Sentinels enter the fray, heroes from around the world and across the galaxy unite - but the Avengers' best allies may be the enemies who want Earth for themselves!

Secrets are shared and societies shaken in the war to win the world!

Avengers Icons: The Vision. "Yesterday and Tomorrow" From the pages of the Avengers, the synthezoid avenger steps into the spotlight in this all-new four-issue limited series! Way back in 1939 at the New York World's Fair, Professor Phineas T. Horton introduced a prototype android equipped with artificial intelligence. However during the exhibition, a German spy stole the android's solar gem! And to this day no one knows exactly what the Third Reich did with it. Fast forward to the present time...where a young boy -- who has just moved to Queens -- decides to explore the old fairgrounds at night with his camera. Derek Hoffman gets the shock of his life when he runs into the Vision! But something is terribly wrong with the synthezoid avenger. Cameo appearance by Steve Hoffman. (Notes: This story takes place after the events of Avengers (3rd series) #60. This is the second limited series for the Vision -- the first was published in 1994. This is also the second Avengers Icons limited series. The first one was the Tigra limited series published earlier in 2002.

Avengers Icons: The Vision. "Eye of the Beholder" In a cemetery near the old fairgrounds, young Derek Hoffman encounters the Vision! The synthezoid avenger's memory has been downloaded and stolen, and he's under attack by a strange electronic creature called the Gremlin! The Vision would like to talk to Professor Horton, but he is deceased. So his second best option is Victoria Anderson -- the professor's granddaughter! Victoria is a student at Penn State University. And that's where the Vision and Derek are headed next issue! Cameo appearance by Steve Hoffman. Flashback cameo by Professor Horton. (Note: This four-part limited series was reprinted in 2005 in the trade paperback: Vision Yesterday and Tomorrow.)

Avengers Icons: The Vision. "Father of the Machine" The Vision and Derek Hoffman arrive on the Penn State campus in State College and locate Victoria Anderson at a wild house party! She is not yet following in her grandfather's footsteps academically, but she is wearing a solar gem necklace! Will their impromptu meeting uncover what happened to Professor Horton's lost technology during World War II? Meanwhile, the Gremlin also arrives at the University Park campus, and it's determined to seize the Vision's body...and kill anyone who gets in its way! Cameo appearances by Professor Horton (hologram) and Steve Hoffman.

Avengers Icons: The Vision. "Dogfight" In the skies over Philadelphia, the Vision and his new friends make their final stand vs. the Gremlin! The evil electronic entity from days gone by has taken flight control of a B-52 bomber! And the Gremlin will crash it into the city -- with its full complement of bombs -- unless the synthezoid avenger, Victoria Anderson, Derek Hoffman, and his father Steve Hoffman can stop it! The Vision of yesterday collides with the Vision of today...to reveal the Vision of tomorrow!

Collects Avengers (1998-2004 3rd Series) #24-56, #1 and ANNUAL 2000-2001, Thunderbolts (1997-2012 Marvel) #42-44, Maximum Security: Dangerous Planet (2000), Maximum Security (2000) #1-3, and Avengers: The Ultron Imperative (2001). Fan-favorite creators Kurt Busiek and George Pérez craft a new era for Earth's Mightiest Heroes! The Avengers forge an uneasy alliance with the Thunderbolts to face Count Nefaria - but the true threat comes from the stars as Earth is declared a cosmic maximum-security prison for alien criminals! To save their planet, and contend with hordes of rampaging Hulks and the spawn of Ultron, the Avengers must rebuild their operation bigger and better than ever. But none of it will do any good when the time-spanning Kang the Conqueror wages war on the present day...and wins! Now, Captain America and a small band of rebels may be the world's only hope for freedom!

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